Know Before You Go: A KERA Guide to DFW Airport
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So, you’re taking a flight out of state or maybe you’re going on a vacation overseas. There’s a good chance you’ll be passing through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the global gateway for North Texas.
DFW is the world’s second largest airport with more than 250 nonstop destinations and 63 international destinations. The sprawling travel hub covers more than 26 square miles and operates like a city, with its own ZIP code, police and fire departments.
More than 72 million passengers traveled through the airport’s halls in 2022. That fact alone can make it sound complicated and maybe even a little intimidating.
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Travelers can also get to the airport by public transit. From Dallas, you can take Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s light rail system directly to the airport. The Orange Line goes directly to the airport from Plano.
If you’re traveling from Tarrant County, the TEXRail goes directly to terminal B from downtown Fort Worth. The Trinity Railway Express also has a stop just south of the airport with shuttle service every 20-40 minutes to Terminal B.
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